Questions | Responses | n (%) |
Do you administer antimicrobials to your chicken? | Yes | 88 (83) |
No | 09 (8.5) | |
I don’t know | 09 (8.5) | |
If yes, why do you administer antimicrobials? | To treat disease | 82 (93.2) |
To prevent disease | 79 (89.8) | |
Growth promotion | 17 (19.3) | |
Do you get consultations on the type of drugs and dosages before they are administered to the chicken? | Yes | 67 (70) |
No | 29 (30) | |
If yes, what is your source of consultation? | A veterinarian | 28 (23.1) |
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions | 56 (46.3) | |
Shop attendant/seller | 12 (9.9) | |
Friends/Peers | 25 (20.7) | |
Where do you usually buy the antimicrobials used for chickens? | A veterinarian | 02 (2.2) |
An agrovet shop | 79 (87.8) | |
Pharmacy | 9 (10.0) |